Around the Pier

July/August

Beyond Our Imagination

On June 30, the UC San Diego marked the conclusion of The Campaign for UCSD: Imagine What's Next, exceeding by more than $30 million the ambitious $1 billion goal set in July 2000.

Earth to Kids

Like lots of other 13-year-olds, Alec Loorz of Ventura, Calif. loves playing the drums, working with computers, and surfing. But there's one thing that sets him apart from most kids his age. He also plans to save the world.

Exchange Student Studies Down Under

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego's previous and current directors, Charles Kennel and Tony Haymet, have been honored with the launch of an innovative student exchange program with Australia.